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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,002.23, 313,157.88 and 146,455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,002.23, 313,157.88 and 146,455.47 is: 202,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,002.23 : 313,157.88 = 146,455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,002.23/313,157.88 = 146,455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,002.23x = 313,157.88 × 146,455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,002.23x = 45,863,684,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,863,684,499.60/227,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,040.68

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